Yep - they called off sharpshooters only if hunters in Jan can supply 600 sample doe for CWD and Fetus sampling data.They will use all this to determine if CWD exists or the odds of it existing.Fetus sampling will be used to determine recruitment/breeding date,sucess of breeding,along with doe age class,fetus sex ratios etc..etc...I think F&G put together a good plan on short notice for hunters to supply these animals for the study vs sharpshooters.They also are supplying all the manpower for this study with possible volunteers to assist.Fly overs using IR is also underway to provide some kind of accurate count per hunting zone.

Going to be a real pain in the butt dragging out ungutted does and hauling to only 4-5 checking stations in state.

They did state if all 600 animals are not supplied thru lisc hunters they will use sharpshooters to supply the remainder in Feb.Alot of rumors were dispelled,many coming from the press.F&W stated they sat down with the press for 1 1/2 hrs one day to explain all details - BUT - what came out in print was totally skewed.Goes to show you,can't always believe the press. Duhhh

mdbo,
I got there at 7:05pm.Finally spotted your HN hat about 8:30pm.You left before I could come over and say HI[&o] I was sitting 2 rows back from you in Isle seat,blue coat,blue hat with American flag.I posed 2-3 questions.
I'm looking forward to the meeting/seminar Feb 14 at Milford High.